AED3107 #1

Which theory emphasises that knowledge exists within systems and is accessed through participation in activities?

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  Constructivism

  
  

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  Behaviourism

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  Connectivism

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  Cognitivism

What does assessment in learning primarily focus on?

• Monitoring learners' metacognitive processes

• Making teaching and learning meaningful for the learner.

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  Providing systematic evaluations of learners' progress

  
  

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  Evaluating learners' overall achievement

How do teachers who plan assessments based on social constructivism view assessment activities?

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  They design assessments that are unrelated to real-life situations.

• They prioritise individual assessments over group assessments.

• They ensure that learners participate as social beings and apply prior knowledge.

• They focus solely on academic knowledge and ignore social interactions.

What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic assessment in a classroom?

• To promote peer learning

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  To motivate students to perform better.

• To assign grades to students

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  To identify strengths and weaknesses in learners' knowledge and skills

How do you think a teacher can adapt assessment to promote inclusivity in the classroom?

• by promoting individualistic approach when completing activities

• by incorporating diverse perspectives through group work in assessment activities

• by not promoting inclusivity as summative assessments should be completed by individual learners

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  by discouraging learner collaboration when completing assessment activities
  by discouraging learner collaboration when completing assessment activities

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

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  Assigning final grades to students.

• Motivating students to perform better.

  
  

• Assessing the appropriateness of past learning

• Identifying potential problem areas in learning

Which statement best defines the purpose of assessment planning in education?

• Assessment planning guides both what is taught and how it is taught.

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  Assessment planning is unrelated to the teaching and learning process.

• Assessments are tools to evaluate teacher performance

• Assessment planning focuses solely on students with disabilities.

Which of the following best describes an assessment of learning?

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  Assessment that focuses on metacognitive processes

• Assessment that takes place during the teaching and learning process

• Assessment is done by learners to improve their learning

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  Assessment used to determine overall learner achievement

  
  

Which assessment approach aligns with the principles of social constructivism?

• Group assessments accommodating various learning styles

• Haptic assessments are done individually

• Visual assessments conducted in pairs.

• Individual assessments focusing on auditory learning styles.

Why is diversifying assessment techniques important in the context of learner diversity?

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  It promotes fairness and inclusivity in assessment design

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  It focuses solely on academic skills development.

• It reduces the need for assessment altogether.

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  It simplifies the assessment process for teachers.